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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1935
Page
2
Reno Mayor John A. Cooper rejects California claims of Reno as a den of vice. He argues Reno has fewest vices among western cities and warns couples who come with little money risk losing it in local gambling houses amid California's repeal of the three day marriage waiting law.
A long frank column blends humor about hay fever remedies with anecdotes on the Dionne Quintuplets and local incidents. It covers a color blind railroad plea, church views during wartime, gardeners vs dogs, Fourth of July stands, travel notes, and reflections on eagles and Texas life.
In Potter County the probation officer Mike Simpler faced a salary dispute after the county ordered continued pay up to June 30. Simpler confronted Auditor H G Frosty Hamrick in his office with two ink bottles thrown. Hamrick and a bottle struck him, while Simpler allegedly threatened Judge J N Riggs. The issue centers on whether the probation officer appointment and funding must come via the sheriff, per an Austin opinion.
On air segments list KGNC Tuesday night into dawn with multiple music hours from 6 to 11 PM including Red and White Serenaders and Blatz Baseball Broad cast, then Wednesday morning and afternoon blocks feature The Sky Pilot Farm Hour Gypsy airs News Parade and Luncheon programs with city and national updates.
Detroit reports Howard Carter Dickinson, a wealthy New York attorney, dined with Martin Ferris and three companions hours before his murder during a robbery. Prosecutor McCrea reveals confessions from Ferris and four women, including Loretta Jackson Florence Jackson and Jean Miller, stating they killed Dickinson for money after paying his dinner bill.
Attorney Cleo G. Clayton was elected special judge of the 47th District Court to serve the remaining week of the April term. The court adjourned early to allow Judge E. C. Nelson and lawyers to attend the bar association convention in Houston. Twelve lawyers were present when the election was held and Clayton won unanimously after T. H. McGregor withdrew his nomination.
A fire last night caused slight damage to the home of R. J. Roberts at 1118 Fillmore Street. Firemen could not determine the cause, but Assistant Fire Chief W C Moore said it might have begun from roman candies or other fireworks in the neighborhood. The alarm came in at 11 08 p m. Sheriff Bill Adams and Assistant District Attorney Bob Underwood are among Colorado vacationers this week and will return to Ama nio Sunday.
Mayor Ross D. Rogers warns residents the 1892 ordinance No 25 prohibiting firing of fireworks and explosive devices will be enforced in Amarillo. Police will exercise leniency but residents must stop celebrations seizing on giant crackers and other devices to prevent injuries and poisoning.
The article notes a dry spell with less than 10 percent of normal rainfall in parts of the area. Amarillo saw 0.28 inches for the month, far below the 2.84 inch normal, marking the third driest period in 43 years. Yearly totals show a large deficit, with six months at 8.01 inches and a 4.38 inch shortfall.
Kansas City markets show slow to steady tone for cattle with choice 200-249 lb and 170-240 lb ranges, hogs and calves noted. New Orleans cotton futures gain modestly on steady Liverpool tone with July at 118.5 and December at 11.52, linked to export subsidy debate. weather in southern states casts light showers across several regions.
Vital statistics show 72 births and 34 deaths in Potter County during June. Among deaths, three were violent two Borger men Paul Brooks and Ben McDonald killed in a nitroglycerin explosion east of Amarillo and Ralph Ruiz who died in a car accident. The June death rate was unusually low and no diphtheria cases were recorded.
J Lowell Gault the state comptroller department inspector and Mrs Gault along with Miss Louise Kirk of Austin are traveling to the Colorado mountains for a vacation today.
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